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Norwood School
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- Lambeth SE19 3NY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are supported well in their learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils rarely disrupt learning; bullying is rare.
Qualifications and Training: Training is given to teachers to ensure they understand pupils鈥� barriers to learning.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers adapt their teaching based on learning checks.
Strengths and Challenges: Some inconsistencies across subjects remain.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Pupils are assessed regularly, and feedback is provided.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are considered in inspections.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Bullying is swiftly dealt with; leaders work hard to support pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have built an environment encouraging individuality and ambition.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and swiftly dealt with.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding, staff are well-trained.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive extracurricular and leadership activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils receive support to balance academic and extracurricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Regular whole-school careers fairs are held.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students appreciate the support for post-A-level pathways.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teaching approaches tailored to individual needs of pupils with SEND.
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Norwood School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1052 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 42% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
91.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I am extraordinarily happy to have served as Norwood's headmaster for the past ten years and to have seen such a radical shift in the school's culture, standards, and results. It has been a thrilling and fruitful trip. Our behaviour, opportunities, and experiences are unmatched and offer a highly dynamic environment for working and learning. Norwood School is a forward-thinking institution that values optimism and aspiration in everyone. Students' exceptional performance is proof of this. Regardless of the student's starting place, Norwood routinely surpasses other schools in terms of student advancement. Our dedication to a customised approach and attention to the uniqueness of each person helps us achieve this. Our school is committed to helping each student reach their full potential while putting the needs of the child first. We are committed to fostering and supporting each student's individual interests, skills, and capabilities. Our curriculum is extensive, tailored, and has individualised routes to make learning hard, exciting, and well-suited to each student's needs. Our expertise in the performing and visual arts complements instruction throughout the curriculum and offers engaging, exciting, and innovative learning opportunities that help students believe that learning can be enjoyable and memorable. We are aware that our dedication to the arts fosters imaginative, inquisitive, and self-assured students who actively participate in their own education and the life of the school and who graduate from high school well-rounded and ready for adult life. Norwood is a successful, compassionate, and caring institution. Students excel academically and are content with their education. Visitors are consistently taken aback by our welcoming, energetic, and motivating environment. We look forward to welcoming you to the Norwood School to experience first-hand why Norwood is such an exceptional place to work and learn.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 51福利导航 grade |
B-
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A
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.5 | - | 16.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 42% | 34% | 59% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 18.80% | - | 3.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 28.22% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 39.83% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 31.04% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 10.22% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 15.39% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.07 | 2.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 93.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 91.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 22.75% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 44.06% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 8.5% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.25% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.44% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.56% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 33.24% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 45.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 39.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 16.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 23.24% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.15 | 3.15 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 93.31% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 121 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 92.38% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 25.38% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 42.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 6.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.38% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.56% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.31% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 26.35% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 38.9% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 35% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 2 | 11.65% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 1 | 18.85% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.11 | 2.87 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 85.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 134 | 114 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 83.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 19.79% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 38.71% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 8.07% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 17.14% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.64% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.14% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 24.2% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 5 | 37.65% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 35.45% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 4 | 11.35% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 7 | 18.4% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.78 | 2.69 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 84.79% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 75.93% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 19.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 35.79% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 9.21% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.36% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.43% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.29% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 21.26% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 31.32% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 23.68% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 12.16% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 13.58% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 88.75% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 130 | 114 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 7.08% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 28.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 34.25% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.58% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.17% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.18 | 33.08 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.17 | 33.44 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.80% | 18.74% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 74 | 114 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 67.7% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 2.1% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 14% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 20% | 9.8% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.98 | 36.4 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.33 | 34.87 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 15.75% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 59 | 139 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 69.8% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 2% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 8.5% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 14.3% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.81 1 | 31.27 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.07 | 30.92 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.5% | 17.33% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 50 | 147 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 52% | 65.4% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 4.5% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 12.1% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 10% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.65 4 | 30.15 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.59 2 | 29.42 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.8% | 14.26% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 7.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 2% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 5.3% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 4.9% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.71 | 24.37 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.94 | 25.88 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 16.76% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 4 | 10.43% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 1.14% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 9.71% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 9.86% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Norwood School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
